I got this
Vera Wang Lavender label dress from Gilt Groupe on a whim and when I tried it on last night I totally fell in love. The jersey fabric hugs and falls in all the right places and the low neckline is actually perfect for me — it reveals very little and is much more sophisticated than showy. The belt is beautifully beaded with gold and black beads in the front with a solid black back which makes me wonder if I go with gold or black accessories?
The gold shoes (again, heels for the ceremony and flats for the reception) would play up on the gold beading and would actually show very little because of the length of the dress. I love the gold bow bracelet for a little bit of Leah flair!
I think I need to see the dress with black shoes. Part of me thinks it could pull everything together and make the back of the belt less stark, but on the other hand looking at them side by side, the black look dark and not as summery as I would like. But I know regardless that I am going to wear a great cocktail ring and maybe some bangles — if I can find some that are small enough to stay on my wrist.
Shoes and accessories are all at
Bloomingdales.com.
I think I like this dress better, with the gold accessories … though the other may be more appropriate for the wedding. (You’ve got to ask Leila about wearing red …)